Vaginal Dinoprostone Versus Intravenous Oxytocin for Labor Induction in Patients Not Responsive to a First Dose of Dinoprostone: A Randomized Prospective Study

Conclusion:
A second dinoprostone vaginal insert is an effective and safe choice for patients with unfavorable cervix not responsive to a first 24 hours administration of dinoprostone for cervical ripening, and its use is associated with lower cesarean section rates.

Source: Reproductive Sciences - May 10, 2016 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Antonazzo, P., Laoreti, A., Personeni, C., Grossi, E., Martinelli, A., Cetin, I. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research